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I've literally activated every option related to tires I could. I've turned off TPMS and turned on FTMS. I've had both of them on at the same time. I've seen more errors and codes flash up on my dash than I care to see. I've swapped out my current wheels with my stock wheels to see if anything would show up even though both sets have BERU sensors in them. Nothing but the dashes, the labels and green tires.

Zilch, zip, nada when it comes to actual readings...pure frustration. I've pretty much given up since there is no specific trigger or pattern to why it doesn't work. It's just random and I don't like random.

Just coded a post 09/10 2011 535 and it worked like a beauty within the first 50 feet of driving. I think it is safe to assume that all 2011 F10 before 09/10 do not have the right hardware to allow pressure and temperature to display.

As for the 2012s we have here, I have no clue as to why it doesn't work. But I have yet to witness a pre-09/10 car work.

Thanks again.
I have coded the car accorindgly and will be going for a test drive.
I just want to confirm that I have the right setup and sensor.
Attached are two photos of the metal tyre valve. Is the correct one?
Also atttached is photo of the Tyre status, It is displaying "Flat Tyre Monitor Active". Is this correct?

Thanks again.
I have coded the car accorindgly and will be going for a test drive.
I just want to confirm that I have the right setup and sensor.
Attached are two photos of the metal tyre valve. Is the correct one?
Also atttached is photo of the Tyre status, It is displaying "Flat Tyre Monitor Active". Is this correct?

Thanks,

The Stems look rubber and the display reads FTM Active, so I don't think you have TPMS.

I am guessing this is a software issue. I had my car coded and had the TPMS PSI/Temp Data working. Then, I took the car in in July and had the Global update done. The update wiped out all of the prior coding. When I had it recoded the TPMS data came up with the dreaded ---. Ugh. It appears that it depends on what version of software you have whether or not you can activate this feature.

This is so odd!
I'm thinking there is a new feature somewhere that we need to find/activate for this to work; maybe they moved it around.. I wish I new german, so I could hunt through the list and see... I have a good friend who speaks German, but hs is a 2 hour drive (each way) away - I'm going to see if he can spend the day, and hunt through those menu's with me

I am guessing this is a software issue. I had my car coded and had the TPMS PSI/Temp Data working. Then, I took the car in in July and had the Global update done. The update wiped out all of the prior coding. When I had it recoded the TPMS data came up with the dreaded ---. Ugh. It appears that it depends on what version of software you have whether or not you can activate this feature.

That sucks. I love having this capability. Now I'd have to think twice about getting a software update.

If you read it the same way I do, and the 2VB option is in fact not listed in that list, have you ever seen anyone add the missing parts to make this work? (is that possible) - I'd be willing to spend a bit more if there was some good idea on what a parts list etc

Ohh; looks like I'm out of luck! If I read this properly, I dont have that? wish I had check that before buying all the TMPS stuff!
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If you read it the same way I do, and the 2VB option is in fact not listed in that list, have you ever seen anyone add the missing parts to make this work? (is that possible) - I'd be willing to spend a bit more if there was some good idea on what a parts list etc

You have a very impressive list of options, including NVE, but for some reason BMW blessed Canadians with FTMS instead of TPMS.

The Dealer option codes look the same to me (drop the first and last digit from the BMWVin list), except the BMWVin list will always be complete whereas the dealer list is always selective.

The part you bought, that is just for the wheel assembly / valve stem? I suppose you cold try and retrofit the receiver piece, and then add 2VB to your VO and code you car and see if it works.